http://www.theredwhiteandgreen.com/2009/06/09/the-in-convenient-bag/ Caring about the environment is patriotic. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:02:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://www.theredwhiteandgreen.com/2009/06/09/the-in-convenient-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Jennifer Grayson Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:04:13 +0000 http://www.theredwhiteandgreen.com/?p=678#comment-102 Thanks for this comment, Karolin. I didn't know that stores charge for plastic bags in Germany. I think once Americans get over the initial shock of being charged for something they've come to accept as free, they'll quickly adapt and start bringing their own bags. After all, Whole Foods stopped providing plastic bags in its stores last year, and I don't see less people shopping there because of it. In fact, I've noticed a marked increase in the number of Whole Foods shoppers bringing their own reusable totes. Thanks for this comment, Karolin. I didn’t know that stores charge for plastic bags in Germany. I think once Americans get over the initial shock of being charged for something they’ve come to accept as free, they’ll quickly adapt and start bringing their own bags. After all, Whole Foods stopped providing plastic bags in its stores last year, and I don’t see less people shopping there because of it. In fact, I’ve noticed a marked increase in the number of Whole Foods shoppers bringing their own reusable totes.

]]> http://www.theredwhiteandgreen.com/2009/06/09/the-in-convenient-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Karolin Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:38:40 +0000 http://www.theredwhiteandgreen.com/?p=678#comment-101 Great post. It's about time to ban those plastic ones! And how cool is this canvas bag! Btw, in Germany I grew up with canvas bags for shopping. As long as I can remember they charge 10 to 20 cents or so for a plastic bag and everyone is used to it. I know it's hard to imagine for people across the US, including myself now having been guilty for following the plastic trend when I moved here, but I think in no time, everyone will show up with their own little bag for shopping. Great post. It’s about time to ban those plastic ones! And how cool is this canvas bag!
Btw, in Germany I grew up with canvas bags for shopping. As long as I can remember they charge 10 to 20 cents or so for a plastic bag and everyone is used to it. I know it’s hard to imagine for people across the US, including myself now having been guilty for following the plastic trend when I moved here, but I think in no time, everyone will show up with their own little bag for shopping.

]]> http://www.theredwhiteandgreen.com/2009/06/09/the-in-convenient-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-98 kelly Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:53:29 +0000 http://www.theredwhiteandgreen.com/?p=678#comment-98 Great site! I've added you to my blog list and google reader. Looking forward to more posts. Great site! I’ve added you to my blog list and google reader. Looking forward to more posts.

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